MacNeill Baptist Church
News and Notes
Church Moderator: Sonia Rogers
Minister of Worship and Pastoral Care: Rev. Susan St John
Director of Music: Monica Admiral
Custodian: Sandy Palin
Associate Ministers in Spiritual Care: Garry Blinch, Robert Bond, Claire Gosselin, David Jones, Felida Toledo
Pastoral Care: When you would like someone to pray with, to request a pastoral visit, or to publish a prayer request please contact
Susan St John at 905-512-9897 or sstjohn.macneill@gmail.com
Pastoral Care Team: Heather Hobbs, David Jones, Bruce Papky, Feli Toledo and Beverly Woods.
Your continued financial support of our congregation is appreciated. Donations can be mailed to the church, or made through e-transfer at donations@macneillbaptist.ca, or from the Donate Now link our website. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Management Board Request
Management would like to know who has which keys to the church. It would be appreciated if you could you please let Monica (monicaknott3@gmail.com) or David (cyriljones@cogeco.ca) know.
Outreach Drive for Phoenix Place- last day TODAY!Your Outreach and Service Board invites you to donate warm winter apparel, (scarves, hats, mittens, gloves), for women and children residing at Phoenix Place. Starting next Sunday, boxes will be available in the Narthex for donations. Deadline for donations will be Dec 21. If you wish to donate a cheque, please make it payable to YWCA Hamilton, and identify that it is for Phoenix Place.
Christmas Eve Service- Dec 24 at 7 pm
You are invited to join us for our annual Christmas Eve service of music, carol singing, and the telling of the Christmas story.
Final Sunday of the Year- Dec 28
There will be a joint worship with our neighbour churches on Dec 28 at St Cuthbert’s Presbyterian at 10:30 am.
Communion Benevolent Fund
This is a reminder that the benevolent offering is collected and presented each Communion Sunday. We no longer have special blue envelopes for this. Traditionally this fund is available to support members who have special needs. The direction of these funds is generally confidential. You are invited to give to this fund, by designating your donation as for MacNeill’s Benevolent Fund.
Special December Benevolent Fund
Each December Communion offering is designated for the CBOQ Fellowship Fund of the CBOQ. The focus of the Fellowship Fund is to aid pastors and their families who are facing financial difficulties as follows:- a) contributing to payment for medical supplies and equipment (e.g.: hearing aids) b) giving small gifts to retired pastors, widows, students, and retired missionaries as thanks for faithful service c) assisting pastors and students in attending events that allow them to build their skills in ministry. Individual congregations are invited to support one or all of these categories. MacNeill will request that the money be used for 1) medical supplies and equipment. Please consider giving a gift to the Fellowship Fund through your December Communion Offering.
A Note from the Nominating Committee
In the next few weeks, we will be asking some of you to serve on the Church Council, either as a member of a Board, or as a member of the executive of Council. Be aware that we are approaching you because we believe you have the qualities needed, as outlined below:
- Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of all who make up our congregation.
- Willingness to work collaboratively with other MacNeill Boards in the committee process.
- Time to attend meetings, including:
- Congregational meetings; the Annual Meeting (February) and the Mid-Year Meeting (June);
- Board meetings, as required. Note: each Board plans its own meetings.
If you are not approached but may be interested in helping in any of the areas covered by the various Boards, please contact Brian Power, Nominating Committee Chair.
SAVE THE DATE! Evening of Prayer for Christian Unity- Jan 15 at 7 pm
MacNeill is hosting An Evening of Prayer for Christian Unity, on January 15, 2026, 7 p.m. Other participating churches are St. Paul’s Anglican, Westdale United, St. Cuthbert’s Presbyterian, Canadian Martyrs Catholic, and Trinity Lutheran. Our guest speaker is The Reverend Dr. Das Sydney, past President of the Canadian Council of Churches. We are grateful to the Canadian Council of Churches for their support of this effort.
